The United States Department of Health & Human Services has declared ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun and artificial sources, such as tanning beds and sun lamps, as a known carcinogen or cancer-causing substance. Indoor tanning lamps emit UVA and UVB radiation at levels that are far higher than the sun. New high pressure sunlamps […]
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It is recommended to apply sunscreen approximately 30 minutes before being in the sun so that it can be absorbed by the skin and less likely to wash off when you perspire. How To Apply Sunscreen Shake the sunscreen bottle well before use to mix particles that might be clumped up in the container. Be
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The number of women who have skin cancer increases yearly. Melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, is the third most common cancer in women ages 20-39. You are at increased risk for skin cancer if you: Have blonde or red hair, blue or green eyes, and fair skin Have a family history of skin
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